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Last resorts, library closures and special arrangements

Last updated: 27 November 2023

All libraries are supplying as normal unless listed below.

For SWIMS Network libraries, please email [email protected] if your status changes, and this list will be updated as soon as possible.

Christmas closures

Wednesday 27th December – FRM, LIT, NDH, PPH, W11, WARN, WLL, WXM

Thursday 28th December – LIT, PPH, W11, WARN, WLL, WXM

Friday 29th December – LIT, PPH, W11, WARN, WLL, WXM

AYL
Has left the SWIMS Network – please do not apply.
BBHBBH library now closed. All stock has been transferred to CLN.
EJCVisited once per fortnight for printed stock; normal service for ejournals.
H07, H11, H16

H07 – visited once per week for printed stock; normal service for ejournals.

H11 not currently staffed.

H16 – visited two or three times per week for printed stock; normal service for ejournals.

H34
Library is closed for refurbishment until 2025. Cannot supply print material; normal service for ejournals.
HGM

HGM are not staffed for the moment and we are not able to make scans for document supply.

For book stock see http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
select Health Care Libraries – Horton General Hospital).

This library is permanent last resort.

LIT
We can supply books and articles from stock but there may be a longer turnaround than usual.
MKUH
MKUH is staffed Monday – Friday and we continue to offer a full service. Please note there may be a longer turnaround than usual.
MPH
MPH currently last resort as short staffed. Will be completely unstaffed 25th December – 1st January
NBSLast resort – 5 day turnaround.
NOC

NOC are not staffed for the moment and we are not able to make scans for document supply.

For book stock see http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
select Health Care Libraries – Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre)

This library is permanent last resort.

OXU:JR

OXU:JR are not staffed for the moment and we are not able to make scans for document supply.

This library is permanent last resort.

OXU:KC

OXU:KC are not staffed for the moment and we are not able to make scans for document supply.

This library is permanent last resort.

PLYElectronic resources only, unable to supply print. Last resort for all items on 7th December 2023.
RDILibrary is now closed permanently – please do not apply.
SLHStaffed Tuesdays only; please treat as last resort.
STRVisited once per fortnight for printed stock; normal service for ejournals.
SWASFTLast resort until further notice.
For South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust, please apply to PLY Plymouth (Discovery Library). Please state it is a SWASFT request when applying.
YDHCurrently last resort as short staffed. Will be completely unstaffed 25th December – 1st January.
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